Bill > HJR0251

This resolution recognizes and honors Marjorie Ann Bowser "Marjie" Mahar, a dedicated community member with a rich family history of military service. Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, as the youngest of eight children, Mahar is a licensed practical nurse who has been married to her husband Robert for nearly 56 years and has four children, five grandchildren, and "grand puppies". The resolution highlights her deep commitment to family, faith, and country, particularly emphasizing her connection to her brother Private First Class Roland Bowser, who was a prisoner of war during the Korean War and died in 1951. Mahar is actively involved in her community, serving as a chaplain in the Daughters of the American Revolution General Jethro Sumner Chapter and being a member of Temple Baptist Church in White House. In a particularly poignant moment, she read a letter to her deceased brother at the War Memorial in Seoul, South Korea on Memorial Day in 2019, demonstrating her mission to keep her brother's memory alive and share her family's story of sacrifice and love of country. The resolution commends her as a public-spirited citizen who contributes to the strength of Tennessee's communities and extends best wishes for her continued success.

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